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EEOC Sues Hatzel & Buehler, Inc. for Age Discrimination

Company Branch Subjected a Class of Older Workers to Discriminatory Hiring and Recruitment Practices, Federal Agency ChargesTRENTON, n.j. – Hatzel & Buehler, Inc., a commercial electrical contractor with branch locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, violated federal […]

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EEOC Sues Pete’s Car Smart for Age and Disability Discrimination

Amarillo Car Dealership Fired Long-Time Employee After Heart Surgery, Federal Agency Charges.DALLAS – Pete’s Car Smart Inc., a car dealership based in Amarillo, Texas, violated federal law by firing a long-time employee based on her age and cardiovascular-related disability, the […]

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EEOC Chair Issues New Report “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry”

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows issued a report today titled, “Building For The Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry.” The report provides findings and next steps based on the […]

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Red Barchetta LLC Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Hotel Franchisee Fired Housekeeper Because of her Disability, Federal Agency ChargedELKINS, W.Va. – Red Barchetta LLC, a Holiday Inn Express & Suites-brand franchisee in Elkins, West Virginia, will pay $40,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. […]

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Inspira Medical Centers to Pay $100,000 to Conciliate EEOC Discrimination Finding

Hospital and Health Center Operator Found to Have Denied Employees Religious Exemption From Vaccine Mandate, Federal Agency SaidPHILADELPHIA — Inspira Medical Centers, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, also known as Inspira Health Network, which owns and operates several hospitals and […]

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EEOC Sues Pete’s Car Smart for Age and Disability Discrimination

Amarillo Car Dealership Fired Long-Time Employee After Heart Surgery, Federal Agency Charges.DALLAS – Pete’s Car Smart Inc., a car dealership based in Amarillo, Texas, violated federal law by firing a long-time employee based on her age and cardiovascular-related disability, the […]

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EEOC Chair Issues New Report “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry”

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows issued a report today titled, “Building For The Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry.” The report provides findings and next steps based on the […]

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EEOC Sues Triple Canopy, Inc. for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation

Government Contractor Refused to Provide Religious Accommodations, and Retaliated against Employee After He Filed an EEOC Charge, Federal Agency ChargesWASHINGTON– Triple Canopy, Inc. (Triple Canopy) a Reston, Virginia-based company that provides protective services to federal agencies, violated federal law by […]

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Lacey’s Place to Pay $92,964 to Settle EEOC Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Gaming Parlor Chain Paid Female Worker Less Than Men and Fired Her for Complaining, Federal Agency ChargedCHICAGO – Lacey’s Place LLC Series Midlothian, doing business as Lacey’s Place, which owns and operates more than 30 video gaming parlors in Illinois, […]

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PFG Customized Distribution to Pay $709,971 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

Food Distributor Settles Federal Charges It Subjected Women to Sex-based Discrimination in Hiring and Job AssignmentsINDIANAPOLIS —Kenneth O. Lester Company, Inc., doing business as PFG Customized Distribution – Indiana, will pay $709,971 in monetary relief and furnish significant equitable relief […]

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